Post Secondary Planning for Seniors LCHS School Counseling Department

POINTS TO CONSIDER Before You Apply...

Research Post-Secondary Options What are your options? – 4 year/ 2 year college – Military – Employment, Apprenticeships and Internships Explore Family ConnectionsFamily Connections Default Log-in Information: – STUDENT ID NUMBER – Password: STUDENT ID NUMBER Use your resources: – Visit Mr. West in the Career Center (room 111) – Talk to teachers, staff members and other adults

What to Look for in a College Size Cost – Public v. Private Location – Instate v. Out-of-State – Setting Special Programs and Extracurricular Activities Specialty Schools (i.e. military, art, etc.) Remember College Visits in the Spring are not excused absences for Seniors

What are Colleges Looking For? Strong transcripts – GPA – Strength of Program – Trends Standardized Test Scores Recommendations Essays Extracurricular Activities

Creating Your College List Applying to 5 – 6 schools is recommended **Remember you can only go to one** Diversify your list – Reach School vs. Range School vs. “Safety” School Northern Virginia Community College – P ATHWAY TO A B ACCALAUREATE – Guaranteed Admissions Agreements There are no Guarantees – Anything can happen

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION THE PROCESS…

THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS APPLYING TRANSCRIPTS/ LETTERS OF REC Entrance Exams

APPLY Review the PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS for each post-secondary school –This information is available through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions Complete the APPLICATION for each college – On-line v. paper applications – Payment options ESSAYS

Identifying Information Application Due Date Progress of Application $3.00 Fee for each Transcript Signatures (Parent Signature required if under 18) Reminders The Transcript Release/Application Checklist Form

Counselor Recommendations Insight forms and resume need only be submitted once Insight forms are available on the LCHS Guidance website or on Family Connections Teacher Recommendations Only required if letters need to be sent with transcript Components of the Transcript Release/Application Checklist Form

Requesting Transcripts & Letters of Recommendation Complete the Transcript Release/Application Checklist Form –This form is your directions to us for completing your application –1 Form per Transcript –BE THOROUGH! Talk to teachers/counselors/community members about RECOMMENDATIONS

Deadlines for Requesting Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation We require 10 school days to process all requests Application Due DateDeadline to Request Transcripts October 1September 17 October 15October 1 November 1October 17 November 15October 31 December 1November 17 December 15December 1 All January DeadlinesDecember 5 February 1January 16 February 15February 2 **Remember a complete request includes: Transcript Release form/College Application Checklist for each college app. $3.00 Fee for the official transcript Insight forms/Resume, if requesting a counselor’s letter of recommendation Supplemental materials (i.e. Secondary School Report)

College Entrance Exams SATs and ACTs – REGISTER for tests LCHS on December 6 th – Deadline to register Nov. 6 th SATs v. ACTs SAT II’s – SEND SCORES to colleges you are applying to **LCHS does not report scores to colleges**

Pay Attention to Dates and Deadlines SATs & ACTs LCPS College Fair – September 28 Rock Ridge High School Upcoming College Visits in the Career Center – See Family Connection

Upcoming Opportunities

Application Workshops Your opportunity to get extra help on applications and ask questions * Oct. 4 th – SATURDAY workshop, parents and students welcome * Oct. 24 th – Learn more about alternative options: Military, Apprenticeships, Employment DateLab Time Counselor October 4 th 130 9:00-12:00 Mrs. Nagurny SATURDAY Mrs. Rowley October 9 th 107 8:00 – 8:45 Mr. Croyle 11:20 – 12:06 Mrs. Dunn October 16 th 107 8:00 – 8:45 Mr. Croyle 11:20 – 12:06 Mrs. Dunn October 20 th 107 4:00-4:45 Mr. Croyle October 24 th 107 8:00 – 8:45 Mr. Lesher 11:20 – 12:06 Mr. West & Mr. Croyle October 30 th 107 8:00 – 8:45 Mrs. Rowley 11:20 – 12:06 Mr. Lesher

Upcoming Opportunities On-Site Application Reviews: – Radford University - Dec. 2 PM Have all application materials submitted by Nov. 14 th Pathways to the Baccalaureate – October 3 rd and 22 nd during Raider Rally Parent Information Nights – Senior Parent Night – Oct. 1 PM – Financial Aid Night – Dec. 10 PM

What's Next? Your counselor will be sending for you during school for your “senior interview” If you are planning to apply early decision or you are ready to go – contact your counselor

Remember: Throughout the process - Communicate with all parties involved

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Exit Ticket – T HINGS YOU LEARNED TODAY 2 – W AYS YOU WILL USE WHAT YOU LEARNED 1 – Q UESTION YOU STILL HAVE